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Transgender Day of Remembrance 25th anniversary events in Illinois, Iowa start Sunday
Find at least 15 events throughout Illinois and Iowa to honor the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and learn about its evolving significance.
How to close the divide with loved ones who have different political views than yours
Political polarization is more complex than ever and destroying relationships. Zachery Nielsen of Bloom Therapy shares tips on how to keep that from happening.
News & Features
Illinois woman’s killing by police inspires Sunday vigil against police brutality, for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Quad Cities Interfaith will hold a vigil to remember Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman killed by a sheriff’s deputy in her home July 6. The Sunday vigil will also press for passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
“Drag for Dogs” to raise money for Scott County Humane Society, Matt Moody family
“Drag for Dogs” will raise money for not just the Humane Society of Scott County, but also the family of the late Matt Moody, who championed drag, burlesque, indie theater, live music and comedy as volunteer manager at the Village Theatre.
Opinion
‘Heartstopper’ warmed and destroyed me”
“Heartstopper” is an uplifting story of queer love that can also be heartbreaking for many LGBTQ+ people who were not able to love openly, writes Tyler Mitchell in his review.
“Stranger Things” and Will Byers’ understated “coming out”
When Will Byers of “Stranger Things” came out, “t was unsafe for white cisgender gay men,and even more dangerous for marginalized identities. Will is undoubtedly living in a reality where both his physical and emotional safety could be at risk if anyone found out he was gay,” writes Tyler Mitchell.
